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Kid-Approved Roasted Broccoli

Who said kids won’t eat broccoli? Roasting leaves it tasting its absolute best. Once you master the roasting technique, play around with flavor options. You can zest a lemon or grate Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top after roasting, or mix in some currants at the end. Yum.

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Roasted Carrots and Snap Peas

This is another example of how roasting the simplest veggies makes them taste amazing. Tossing in the mint at the end turns this recipe from simple kid food into sophisticated family food—and basil works just as well.

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Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Shallots

Loaded with bits of crispy bacon and shallots, they’re sweet and caramelized and everything you could ask for in a side dish. Give this under-rated vegetable a try—you just might change your mind, too.

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Creamy Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Oregano

The beans in this recipe are creamy, flavorful, and full of protein. Don’t worry if you don’t have the herbs. The garlic alone adds so much flavor to the beans. Serve them as an entrée on their own, or alongside braised meat or chicken.

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Chili-Roasted Sweet Potato Nuggets

Sweet potatoes are so good for you. They’re an excellent source of vitamin B6, C, and D, and contain iron and magnesium. Dice them up and bake them at a really high temperature. The results are delicious!

Roasted Fingerling Fries

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Classic Mashed Potatoes

These creamy, fluffy, kid-friendly mashed potatoes get their texture from butter, milk, and a touch of sour cream. For the fluffiest, lump-free potatoes, it’s worth investing in a food mill or potato ricer. You won’t be disappointed with the results.